 | The Fierce Land… His escape from there still haunts his dreams with snatches of terror and the smell of blood. Dreams that jolt him awake, his heart pounding a frantic pace in his chest. No longer a frightened, grieving child, Rikk has a duty—a mission. Myla, Rikk’s little sister, now grown herself, remains trapped in that harsh land. Can she possibly know he survived his escape, and now, years later, prepares ready to travel back to find her? The village elders and the rest of his adopted people have such confidence in his ability to make the journey. Yet his heart is still divided, and fearful. He should have faith, as they do. But dread lurks below the surface of the calm face he shows. |
Genre: Christian Fantasy
Release Date: March 31, 2020
Release Date: March 31, 2020
Interview with N.C. Bolton
What was the inspiration for this book?
The miraculous ways of God. The big miracles and the often daily small ones that I have overlooked more than once!
The miraculous ways of God. The big miracles and the often daily small ones that I have overlooked more than once!
What drew you to write in this particular genre?
I love speculative fiction and fantasy that are faith oriented, and I had an idea for a story that fit into that category. And I just had to write it.
I love speculative fiction and fantasy that are faith oriented, and I had an idea for a story that fit into that category. And I just had to write it.
Do you have favorite character(s) in this book?
I do love the main character Rikk, with all his internal conflicts, and I love Vinnt, whose strong faith inspires me!
I do love the main character Rikk, with all his internal conflicts, and I love Vinnt, whose strong faith inspires me!
What do you hope your readers will take away with them when they read this book?
I hope they see that it’s pretty normal for a believer to have doubts and fears and to undergo extreme tests, and also that there are miracles waiting for them as their journey continues.
I hope they see that it’s pretty normal for a believer to have doubts and fears and to undergo extreme tests, and also that there are miracles waiting for them as their journey continues.
What is the ONE thing you just CAN'T do without?
God’s love and daily internal guidance!
God’s love and daily internal guidance!
Bonus. Share with us a thought, Bible verse, whatever is on your mind/heart.
I feel that these difficult times the world is going through will serve to strengthen those who are believers and make us better able to help others turn towards God. His love is waiting for them!
I feel that these difficult times the world is going through will serve to strengthen those who are believers and make us better able to help others turn towards God. His love is waiting for them!
More from N.C. Bolton
I’ve always been drawn to the miraculous aspects of life and creation. I think almost all children experience this, but over time we become so busy and distracted that we lose the awareness of how miraculous life really is. I’m no different. Modern life is pretty demanding!
| I love good movies, and I realized over time that there were a great many super-hero movies and movies with Messianic-themed heroes. It made me aware of how human beings hunger to reconnect with that sense of awe we had as children. We all need a relationship with God, not just for His abiding love and hope, the promise of eternal life, and help with the challenges of this mortal life, but to be connected to the Author of the miraculous. |  |
That’s what inspired me to write the Fierce Land series. The scriptures are full of miracles and interventions as well as the heartfelt prayers of humans trying to learn God’s ways and overcome their own internal struggles. And that’s what this series explores, within the framework of a world that is not modern but faces many of the same issues people have always faced. I hope the story is a blessing to those who read it, and that it helps to remind us that our lives are full of miracles.
 N.C. Bolton | N.C. Bolton is a wife, mother, grandmother, jewelry maker, crochet crafter, and of course: a writer! She lives in upstate New York in a lovely scenic region known as The Fingerlakes. Widowed last year, she is comforted by her five sons, two grandchildren and a marvelous array of family and other loved ones. She loves the creative process, and puts her whole focus into the stories she writes. May you be entertained and uplifted by them! You visit her website here. |
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